- Botanical name: Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Heidebraut'
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
Purple moor grass, Molinia caerulea, is a terrific British native ornamental grass, forming large clumps of erect leaves, from which tall spikes of purple flowers emerge in summer. Because it has a gentle, see-through look it’s ideal for growing at the front of a border, filtering views to the plants behind. In autumn the foliage becomes electric yellow.
Molinia caerulea ‘Heidebraut’ is a compact cultivar with upright stems that hold up well when weighted by rain. New plants can take a while to get established, but once they do, they quickly bulk up. For best results, grow Molinia caerulea ‘Heidebraut’ in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
How to grow Molinia 'Heidebraut'
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Plant size
1.2m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
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Plant does flower in October |
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Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in February |
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Do Prune in March |
A
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Molinia 'Heidebraut' and wildlife
Molinia 'Heidebraut' is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Molinia 'Heidebraut' poisonous?
Molinia 'Heidebraut' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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